Health professionals for Phobias in Salamina

Pateraki Emmanouela MSc, is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Lykovrysi. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) and holds a master's degree (MSc) in Applications of Psychology in Health from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for adults at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (KE.PSY.SY). The specialist has also specialized in the Treatment of Eating Disorders at the European Institute of Counseling and Psychotherapy (EICP Institute) and in Special Education and Training: Diagnostic, Therapeutic, and Counseling at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). Her goal is to provide individualized psychological support to adolescents and adults facing issues related to anxiety, panic attacks, and depressive symptoms, eating disorders and body image concerns, emotional difficulties and relationship problems, learning and behavioral difficulties, as well as issues of self-esteem and personal identity. Currently, she specializes in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with children and adolescents at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling (KE.PSY.SY).

I am a Greek Clinical Psychologist (MSc) - Psychotherapist that has lived in Greece, Italy and Netherlands. During the last years, I have gained a diverse range of clinical experiences working with individuals and families with a variety of mental health and developmental conditions. I completed my BSc in Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, followed by an MSc degree in Clinical Psychology at Utrecht University. To further my professional development, I am getting trained to become a Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist from the Greek Association for Cognitive and Behavioral Psychotherapies, which is accredited by the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). During my Bachelor's Internship at Papanikolaou Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki, I participated in group therapy sessions, consisted of individuals diagnosed with Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder and other psychotic disorders. I also gained experience in family and couple therapy, utilizing the systemic approach. During my Master's Internship at the Psychiatric Facilities of the General Hospital of Corfu, I provided psychoeducational interventions to individuals diagnosed with Schizophrenia and to their families, as well as one-on-one psychotherapy sessions to individuals struggling with emotional issues. At the same time, I participated in group sessions with individuals hospitalized at the Detox Unit of the clinic, who were struggling with addiction issues. During my working experience at a Dyslexia Center, I provided counseling to parents, as well as I conducted individual sessions with children and adolescents diagnosed with ADHD, Autism, and other developmental disabilities. In addition, I promoted social skills learning through the use of board games, CBT techniques, role-playing, and various psychoeducational materials. My decision to pursue a career as a psychotherapist stems from a profound love for understanding the intricacies of the human soul. This profession brings me immense fulfillment as it allows me to help individuals feel heard, gain deep self-awareness, and piece together the complex puzzles of their lives. Through this process, I assist them in finding meaning and moving closer to a sense of wholeness.

Η Χατζηνικολάου Ειρήνη είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Σαλαμίνα. Είναι απόφοιτος Ψυχολογίας (BSc Hons in Psychology Science) και κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Τίτλου (MSc) στη Γνωσιακή-Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία με δεξιότητες Συμβουλευτικής (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with Counselling Skills). Έχει ολοκληρώσει μετεκπαίδευση στην Ψυχολογική Αξιολόγηση. Συμμετέχει διαρκώς σε επιστημονικά συνέδρια και εκπαιδευτικές δράσεις που αφορούν την ψυχική υγεία, τις σχέσεις, την οικογένεια, την ψυχολογική αξιολόγηση και τις σύγχρονες θεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις. Παράλληλα, έχει ερευνητική εμπειρία μέσα από την εκπόνηση ακαδημαϊκών εργασιών σχετικά με τη Διαταραχή Αυτιστικού Φάσματος, καθώς και με την εικόνα εαυτού και τις διατροφικές διαταραχές. Τέλος, η ειδικός στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο παρέχει υπηρεσίες ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης και ψυχοθεραπείας σε ενήλικες και ζευγάρια.

Flerianou Aggeliki is a Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist. She also holds additional training in Child Psychology, Couples and Family Counseling, as well as Positive Psychology. Additionally, she is studying Psychology at Oxford Brookes University, continuously participates in training and professional development programs, and works under regular supervision.

She specializes in supporting individuals facing difficulties such as anxiety, panic attacks, low self-esteem, dysfunctional relationships, and emotion regulation challenges. She employs modern and scientifically validated psychotherapeutic approaches tailored to the unique needs of each patient.

Her philosophy is based on empowering the individual, developing self-regulation skills, and enhancing quality of life through a safe, confidential, and supportive therapeutic relationship.

Kourti Euaggelia is a Psychologist, a regular member of the Association of Greek Psychologists, and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. She studied Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and attended the Clinical Psychopathology program at the Research University Institute of Mental Health of Aeginiteio Hospital. She holds a postgraduate degree in Special Education from the University of Derby, UK, and has completed training programs in Applied Counseling and Psychotherapy (Academy of Counseling and Psychotherapy), Emotional Psychological Trauma Management (NKUA), Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychopathology (NKUA), and Parental Separation and Divorce Management (NKUA and NGO GONIS). Additionally, she has undergone training in "Parent Schools: Training of Instructors and Staff" (Educational Association, Official Body of the Ministry of Education) and "Psychotherapeutic Support for Children, Adolescents, and Families in Illness and Death" (non-profit organization Merimna). She continues her professional development with training in the four-year Systemic Family Psychotherapy program at the Laboratory of Human Relations Exploration. She provides support for a wide range of mental health issues. She practices psychotherapy in individual sessions with adults, adolescents, and children. Finally, she offers counseling support to couples, parents, and educators.

Η Ιλίτια Γκίνη είναι Ψυχολόγος, απόφοιτη του University of East London, όπου ολοκλήρωσε τις σπουδές της στο BSc Psychology και το μεταπτυχιακό πρόγραμμα MA Counselling & Psychotherapy, με εξειδίκευση στις διαπροσωπικές σχέσεις και στη διαχείριση άγχους.Πιστεύει πως κάθε άνθρωπος κουβαλά τη δική του μοναδική ιστορία, τις προσωπικές του προκλήσεις αλλά και τις δυνατότητες εξέλιξης και αλλαγής. Βασικός της στόχος είναι η δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς, υποστηρικτικού και ουσιαστικού θεραπευτικού πλαισίου, μέσα στο οποίο ο θεραπευόμενος μπορεί να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα, να νιώσει αποδοχή και να εργαστεί με σεβασμό προς τον εαυτό του και τις ανάγκες του.Διαθέτει εμπειρία στην υποστήριξη ενηλίκων, στη συμβουλευτική γονέων και ζεύγους, καθώς και στη συμβουλευτική παιδιών και εφήβων. Έχει εργαστεί σε κέντρα συμβουλευτικής και ψυχοθεραπείας, σε κέντρα ειδικών θεραπειών παιδιών και εφήβων, αλλά και σε ιδιωτικό πλαίσιο ατομικών συνεδριών.Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση εστιάζει στη διαχείριση άγχους και φόβων, στις διαπροσωπικές δυσκολίες, στις συντροφικές και οικογενειακές σχέσεις, στην ενίσχυση της αυτοεκτίμησης, στη συναισθηματική ενδυνάμωση και στην προσωπική ανάπτυξη.

Για την Ιλίτια Γκίνη, η θεραπευτική διαδικασία δεν αφορά μόνο την αντιμετώπιση μιας δυσκολίας, αλλά και τη βαθύτερη γνωριμία με τον εαυτό, την καλλιέργεια εσωτερικής ισορροπίας και την ανάπτυξη πιο λειτουργικών τρόπων σκέψης, επικοινωνίας και διαχείρισης της καθημερινότητας.

Παραμένει διαρκώς ενημερωμένη μέσω της συμμετοχής της σε επιστημονικά συνέδρια, σεμινάρια και εκπαιδευτικά εργαστήρια, με στόχο τη συνεχή εξέλιξη της επιστημονικής και επαγγελματικής της κατάρτισης, παρέχοντας σύγχρονη, εξατομικευμένη και ουσιαστική ψυχολογική υποστήριξη.

Goumpiou Virginia Msc is a Clinical Psychologist and Systemic Psychotherapist of the Synthetic Model, maintaining a private practice in Keratsini. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Metropolitan College and subsequently completed a Master's degree in Clinical and Community Psychology at the Metropolitan College. Her private practice offers individual, family, couples counseling, and group therapy sessions. Additionally, the specialist is a court-appointed expert and specialist consultant, providing technical reports for courts. The private practice offers expert assessments and evaluations using the most advanced tools for various purposes, such as courts, benefit committees for children and adults, etc.

Visvardi Konstantina is a Psychologist - Specialist in Systemic & Family Therapy and a regular member of the Hellenic Psychological Society (HPS). She maintains a private practice in Piraeus. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the School of Social Sciences and Education of the University of Cyprus. She continued her training in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Laboratory of Human Relations Research. Her clinical and professional experience began in 2018. Her work included the study and management of children's behavior: observing and conducting research on communicative approach and behavior. In 2021, she continued at the Organization Against Drugs (OKANA) as part of the prevention center, where her role involved preparing and introducing a new group of patients into the program and facilitating the therapeutic group. She is also trained in the trauma treatment method EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Additionally, she has participated as a volunteer providing psychological support services in various NGOs.

Moraitis Mixalis BSc, PGDip, PGCert is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and currently conducts sessions via video call. He holds a degree in Psychology from the University of East London and has received further training in the management of traumatic events and loss through a program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, he is being trained in Cognitive Counseling and interventions through specialized education in the Cognitive Behavioral Approach. He has participated in scientific conferences and seminars organized by institutions such as the Hellenic Psychiatric Association and the Hellenic Psychological Association, maintaining active engagement with contemporary developments in the field of mental health.

He emphasizes the creation of a safe and supportive environment where each individual can explore their thoughts and feelings without necessarily having to face something "serious." He can assist individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, or those who wish to better understand themselves and their concerns. The therapeutic process he offers is collaborative and practical, aiming for understanding to translate into meaningful changes in daily life. He creates a space where the client can speak at their own pace and in their own way, while the initial session serves as a calm introduction, without pressure or obligation to continue.

Ο Κώστας Τσατταλιός είναι Ψυχολόγος - Συστημικός και Οικογενειακός Ψυχοθεραπευτής με άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Κερατσίνι. Αποφοίτησε αρχικά από το τμήμα Φιλοσοφίας, Παιδαγωγικής και Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Ιωαννίνων και στη συνέχεια από τη σχολή Ψυχολογίας του University of Aberdeen της Σκωτίας. Στη συνέχεια έλαβε μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο ειδίκευσης στην Ψυχολογίας της Υγείας από το University of St. Andrews (Σκωτία) και διδακτορικό τίτλο από το Robert Gordon University (Σκωτία) (πρόσβαση στη διδακτορική διατριβή μέσω του Εθνικού Αρχείου Διδακτορικών Διατριβών). Κατά την επιστροφή του στην Ελλάδα, συνέχισε την μετεκπαίδευσή του στη Συστημική και Οικογενειακή Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Εργαστήριο Διερεύνησης Ανθρωπίνων Σχέσεων. Επίσης έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην μέθοδο αντιμετώπισης ψυχικού τραύματος EMDR (Εye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) από την Tact Hellas. Η κλινική/επαγγελματική του εμπειρία, ξεκίνησε από το 2013 σε διάφορα πλαίσια ψυχοκοινωνικής παρέμβασης και υποστήριξης, σε Μεγάλη Βρετανία και Ελλάδα. Ενδεικτικά πλαίσια αφορούσαν την παρέμβαση σε, και υποστήριξη: παιδιών και εφήβων στο φάσμα του αυτισμού και άλλες αναπτυξιακές δυσκολίες, προσφυγικού πληθυσμού (προσωρινές δομές φιλοξενίας ανήλικων και υποστήριξη οικογενειών ως προς τη διαβίωσή τους), νέων με νοητική υστέρηση και αναπτυξιακές διαταραχές (π.χ. σύνδρομο Down) με έμφαση στην ενίσχυση της κοινωνικοποίησης και αυτονομίας τους, καθώς και μαθητικού πληθυσμού σχετικά με τον προσδιορισμό των εκπαιδευτικών και ψυχοσυναισθηματικών τους αναγκών (σε Κέντρα Διεπιστημονικής Αξιολόγησης, Συμβουλευτικής και Υποστήριξης καθώς και σε Γυμνάσια της Αττικής). Έχει παρακολουθήσει πλήθος σεμιναρίων, έχει λάβει μέρος σε συνέδρια με προφορικές ανακοινώσεις και γραπτές εργασίες και έχει δημοσιεύσει άρθρα σε επιστημονικά περιοδικά. Έχει λάβει το βραβείο Elaine Graham Robertson για την καλύτερη προφορική παρουσίαση, με τίτλο «Παρεμβάσεις με επίκεντρο την οπτικοποίηση στον τομέα των λοιμώξεων που σχετίζονται με την υγειονομική περίθαλψη: μία ολοκληρωμένη ανασκόπηση», στο 6ο Διεθνές Συνέδριο ACIPC, Καμπέρα, Αυστραλία (20–22 Νοεμβρίου 2017). Προσφέρει, διαδικτυακά και δια ζώσης, υπηρεσίες συμβουλευτικής και ψυχοθεραπείες ατομικές, ζεύγους και οικογένειας.

Aggeletaki Arxontoula is a Psychologist with a private practice in Piraeus. She graduated from the Department of Philosophy, Pedagogy and Psychology (majoring in Psychology) at the University of Ioannina and studied Psychology at Coventry University. She has experience and works with issues such as anxiety and mood disorders, personal development and relationship problems, grief, self-esteem and self-image improvement, phobias, and more.

Anastasiou Veneti Faidra is a Psychologist - certified Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Nikaia. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Panteion University, with postgraduate studies in Clinical Interventions in Addictions from the University of Crete and in Gender Studies: Methodologies, Theories, Policies from the Hellenic Open University. She is continuing her training in Drama Therapy. She has participated in numerous seminars and specialized programs focusing on child and adolescent mental health, addictions, and contemporary psychotherapeutic approaches. She has worked as a psychologist in public and private mental health institutions, such as Special Therapy Centers, the National Organization for the Prevention and Treatment of Addictions (EOPAE), and the Self-Help Promotion Program. Additionally, she has experience in psychological support for children and adolescents, psychoeducation, as well as research on mental health and artistic expression. In her practice, she combines theoretical training with a human-centered approach, creatively utilizing tools such as art and play. She has participated in research projects and scientific publications, while maintaining an active interest in issues of social gender, rights, and the empowerment of vulnerable populations.

Karagianni Aggeliki is a Psychologist – Integrative Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Nikaia. She holds a postgraduate degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy (MA Counselling and Psychotherapy) and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Metropolitan College. The specialist provides individual counselling and psychotherapy for adults, both in-person and online, within a safe, confidential, and supportive environment. Her goal is to offer a space where each individual can work through difficulties, anxiety, relationship issues, and self-esteem, with the therapeutic process tailored to their unique needs, in accordance with the principles of the integrative approach.

Maria Krokou is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist, currently running a private practice at Kotzia Square, in the center of Athens. She graduated with distinction (grade: 8/10) from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, having been awarded a merit-based scholarship following an entrance examination. During her studies, she completed part of her academic training through an Erasmus scholarship at the Autonomous University of Madrid, where she focused on cognitive and behavioral techniques. In parallel, she participated for one year in the psychoeducational program of the Madrid City Council, Educamoscontigo, offering weekly online psychological support sessions to a secondary school student. She later completed a practical training program, also through an Erasmus scholarship, at the Las Torrecillas Therapeutic Educational Center of the NGO DIANOVA España, where she conducted psychoeducational classroom interventions as well as individual and group psychotherapy with adolescents facing recent addiction-related and emotional difficulties. Maria has also worked at the private psychotherapy center Moebius, where she participated in individual, family, group, and couples’ sessions, with a particular focus on psychosomatic conditions. Her supervisor there was Alicia Golijov, founder of the Iberian Neuropsychoanalysis Association. Currently, she works as a self-employed psychologist – psychotherapist, offering individual therapy for adolescents and adults. Her clinical focus includes supporting individuals in their parenting role, exploring ambivalence in relationships, promoting self-awareness, interrupting dysfunctional repetitive patterns, reducing distressing symptoms, building self-confidence, and enhancing relational capacity, among others. In the past, she has also worked at the “Anagennisi” Creative Employment Center for Individuals with Autism, supporting individuals with co-occurring symptoms such as ADHD, selective mutism, social withdrawal, and relational difficulties. Additionally, she worked as a shadow teacher for a first-year high school student facing emotional, social, and learning challenges. Maria completed her internship through an ESPA program at the Family Therapy Unit of the Psychiatric Hospital of Attica, where she participated in observation groups of family therapy sessions as well as systemic psychotherapy groups. She has also completed, among other programs, the one-year Postgraduate Clinical Training Program for Psychologists at the 1st Psychiatric Clinic of the University of Athens (Aiginiteio Hospital), where she coordinated group sessions with individuals on the psychotic spectrum at the hospital’s Day Unit. She is currently completing her training at the Hellenic Association for Analytic Group and Family Psychotherapy.

Therapy sessions are also available in Spanish.

Xaroutiounian Roza is a Psychologist – Psychotherapist and maintains a private practice in Piraeus. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the University of East London and has been trained in Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy by the Psychological Support, Therapy, and Education Society – E.PSY.TH.E. She has also completed the program "Couples and Family Counseling and Therapy," as well as the "Medical Psychology" program at the Center for Training and Lifelong Learning (KEDIVIM) of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, further enhancing her scientific expertise in relationship issues, family dynamics, and the connection between mental and physical processes, contributing to comprehensive and holistic support for her clients. In her practice, she manages a wide range of cases, always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individual needs of each person she works with.

Andreadaki Kalliopi is a psychologist – child psychologist, maintaining a private practice in Piraeus and has held a Psychologist Professional License from the Piraeus Prefecture since 2008. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Research University Institute of Mental Health E.P.I.PSY of Aiginiteio Hospital. She has successfully completed the two-year training seminar "New Trends in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy" at the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research and has attended seminars on "Clinical Psychopathology" at Aiginiteio, as well as "Counseling of Children and Families in Serious Illness and Bereavement" from the organization Merimna. Additionally, she has participated in training related to Clinical Psychopathology in children. Moreover, she has completed practical training at the Primary School of the National Foundation for the Deaf, the 1st Primary School for Autistic Children in Piraeus, and the Athena Boarding School. From 2008 to 2010, she worked as a psychologist in the Child Psychiatric Department of Tzaneio General Hospital of Piraeus, while from 2011 to 2019 she was part of the team of the sos 15900 helpline of the General Secretariat for Gender Equality, providing psychological support to women victims of violence. Finally, since 2019, she has been working as a school psychologist in primary schools in Piraeus.